Technical Manager

TRP Recruitment; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-product womenswear supplier in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to manage the full technical process from fit development to production approvals. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience within a high-volume supplier environment, a proven track record working closely with factories, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team-focused setting. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and clear communication of technical requirements are essential.

Qualifications

• Experienced Technical Manager with specific expertise in womenswear.
• Proven ability to manage product approvals and fit development.
• Experience collaborating with various cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage full product approvals while advising on all aspects of fit, construction and quality.
• Lead fit sessions with customers, ensuring all comments are accurately recorded.
• Create comprehensive tech packs, specifications, and size charts for production.

Skills

Strong hands-on experience in a high-volume supplier environment

Proven track record working closely with factories

Ability to travel when required

Confidence managing the full technical process

Team-focused mindset

Job description

Job Description

Technical Manager - Womenswear (Multi-Product)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Manager to join a highly successful multi-product womenswear supplier to some of the UK's leading fashion retailers and supermarkets.

They are looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable candidate with strong hands‑on experience within a high-volume supplier environment. You must have a proven track record working closely with factories in Bangladesh, alongside the ability to travel when required. This role suits someone confident managing the full technical process, from fit development to production approvals, while thriving in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage full product approvals while advising on all aspects of fit, construction and quality.
• Lead fit sessions with customers, ensuring all technical comments are accurately recorded and clearly communicated to factories.
• Create comprehensive tech packs, specifications, and size charts for production teams.
• Collaborate daily with design, sampling, merchandising and sales teams, building strong relationships with customer technical departments.
• Write clear, precise fit and construction comments for offshore factories, ensuring alignment with customer requirements.

Liaise frequently with customers regarding fit feedback, ...